Job Description
Join the Department of Homeland Security's elite cybersecurity team as a Senior IT Specialist in Atlanta. This critical role safeguards federal infrastructure against evolving threats while driving innovative IT modernization initiatives. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the prestige of serving national security.
Our Atlanta hub offers hybrid work arrangements, cutting-edge technology resources, and collaborative teams dedicated to protecting America's digital borders. This position includes comprehensive training, retirement plans, and work-life balance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity incident response for federal systems in Georgia region
- Design and implement secure network architectures compliant with NIST standards
- Manage cloud migration projects using AWS GovCloud and Azure Government
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Mentor junior IT specialists in security best practices
- Collaborate with federal partners on threat intelligence sharing
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and CUI regulations
Qualifications
- 5+ years of federal IT security experience
- Active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Expertise in FedRAMP and DoD Impact Level 5 systems
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Secret clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret required)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Familiarity with CMMC framework